Moody Blues co-founder and keyboardist Mike Pinder dead at 82

[Ed Nielson]

Story here.

 

[landtuna]

Sad. One of my favorite groups. These guys were great!

 

[KeithE4]

He was the last surviving member of the original lineup. RIP, Mike.

 

[tbolt909]

Moody Blues keyboard player Mike Pinder dies aged 82

Mike Pinder, the last original member of the Moody Blues, has died at the age of 82, according to his family.

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I met Pinder in California once. He had lived there for many years. Nice man and extremely talented. His work on the Moody Blues records from 1967 until his departure from the band was outstanding. The Mellotron was a big part of the bands sound. RIP...

 

[CTListener]

In addition to his songwriting and keyboard contributions, Pinder also was the Moody who recited the poetry written by the group's drummer, Graeme Edge. "Breathe deep the gathering gloom ..."

 

[tbolt909]

In addition to his songwriting and keyboard contributions, Pinder also was the Moody who recited the poetry written by the group's drummer, Graeme Edge. "Breathe deep the gathering gloom ..."

OM was one of many great Pinder tunes. The sound quality of the Moody's records was phenomenal. Pete Townshend once remarked he was very impressed by their attention to detail in making albums...🌎

 

[Saul the Iguana Killer]

I absolutely hate to see the news of another Moody Blue pass away. One of my late fathers' absolute favorite artists, and I like them quite a bit as well. I have fond toddler memories of looking through my parents' albums, and their album covers were some of the most mesmerizing. RIP, and thank you for the memories and music.

 

[Kemosabe]

I grow sad as I watch lights fade from every room.

May Mr. Pinder rest in peace.